ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008213
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008214
Public Law 110-252 and Department of the Army, G1 Post 9/11 GI Bill Policy, dated 10 July 2009, provides that a veteran may modify entitlements or revoke entitlements among only those dependents that were designated to receive transferred benefits prior to separating from the Armed Forces. A member is considered to be retirement eligible upon completion of 20 years of active Federal service or 20 qualifying years as computed under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12732: a. service members...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008215
Army Regulation 600-8-29 (Officer Promotions), chapter 7 (SSB), paragraph 7-3 (Cases Not Considered), provides, in part, that an officer will not be considered or reconsidered for promotion by an SSB when the following occurs: an administrative error was immaterial, or the officer, in exercising reasonable diligence, could have discovered and corrected the error in the ORB or AMHRR. The evidence of record shows the applicant's ORB that was reviewed by the FY13 MAJ PSB was missing 14 months...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008216
On 23 February 1993, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him for misconduct commission of a serious offense in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c. On 5 March 1993, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge subsequent to a review for legal sufficiency and consistent with the chain of command's recommendations with his service characterized as under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008217
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show all awards to which he is entitled, specifically the following awards: * Purple Heart * Presidential Unit Citation * Meritorious Unit Citation (now known as the Meritorious Unit Commendation) 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting award of the VSM and one overseas...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008218
The applicant requests change of the reentry eligibility (RE) code on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) from "RE-3" to an RE code that will allow him to reenter military service. Table 3-1 includes a list of the RA RE codes and shows that RE-3 applies to Soldiers who are not considered fully qualified for reentry or continuous service at time of separation, but disqualification is waivable. The applicant contends that his RE code should be changed to an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008219
The applicant requests correction of her records to show her name change. The evidence shows the applicant changed her name on 6 May 2010, which was subsequent to her 7 November 2001 REFRAD. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in the Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008220
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his correct date of birth (DOB). Considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations, the document provided by the applicant is insufficient evidence to warrant a change to the DOB in his official military service records. __________X________________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008222
He attained the rank of pay grade E-5, served in Vietnam and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device and Bronze Star Medal with V Device, and he completed his term of service. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 24 April 1968 through 30 March 1970 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008230
c. The NGB Federal Recognition Section indicated that promotion scrolls P02-13 and P03-13 were sent to the Secretary of Defense on 16 October 2012 but were cancelled due to a "DA [Department of the Army] Board conflict." Per Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) acts on behalf of the Secretary of the Army in correcting Army records. NGB recommended adjustment of the applicant's DOR and effective date of promotion to MAJ to 9 January 2013.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008231
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 18 September 1964 instead of 18 September 1965. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. His DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008232
The applicant states: * His DOR to O-5 should reflect the original date he was assigned to his current position * He was assigned to paragraph 012A and line 07 on 12 October 2012 * His current DOR reflects an erroneous date of assignment of 17 January 2013 * The Unit Manning Report (UMR) should have reflected the assignment date of his orders, which were signed by his company commander indicating acceptance of his transfer to the Reserve * He was moved out of the paragraph and line from 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008237
In an email, dated 17 June 2013, he further states: * he sent a box of VA medical records and a compact disc (CD) with medical records on it * he has over 20 injuries and has taken over 150 medications * all of these injuries/medications were for military injuries * the VA is going to increase his disability compensation to 100% because of his military injuries * he wants the Board to retire him right now 4. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008239
His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) listed his SSN, in Section X (Fingerprints of Right Hand), with a "0" as the fifth digit. Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 lists a "6" as the fifth digit of his SSN instead of a "0." _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008240
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence applicant's applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008245
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 14 January 1991, the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center administratively issued him a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) adding his Vietnam Service from 5 August 1965 (date of departure from the continental United States en route to Vietnam) to 15 October 1965 (date prior to departure from Vietnam en route to the continental United States). With respect to his service in Alaska, there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008256
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * foreign service in item 12f (Foreign Service) * deployed service in Iraq in item 18 (Remarks) * all awards he is authorized 2. He did not receive any deployment or foreign service credit on his DD Form 214 nor did he receive the authorized awards for this service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008262
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 December 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130008262 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his date of separation on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to 27 June 1972. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008268
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show all awards to which he is entitled, specifically the following awards: * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device 2. His record is void of any evidence and/or orders that show he was awarded the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008270
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service, the Southwest Asia Service Medal, and all the other awards to which he is entitled. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual and unit military awards. His record should not be corrected to show the Southwest Asia Service Medal as an authorized award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008282
(4) On 26 March 2004, the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) considered his bilateral knee pain due to patellofemoral arthritis unfit, existed prior to service and permanently aggravated by an LOD injury on 12 August 2003. (4) His orders show he has 20 years of service and his DD Form 214 states he was discharged with severance pay. The evidence of record shows he later submitted a statement requesting his medical board paperwork be reevaluated to increase his disability rating to 40% for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008284
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he served in Southwest Asia during his period of active service. Although he and/or elements of his unit supported the war effort, unless he physically entered the theater of operations, there is no provision to show the wording "in support of Desert Shield/Desert Storm" on the DD Form 214 for an active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008285
However, a letter is on file in his records that states on 29 November 1972, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. On 28 October 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) considered the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. The ADRB noted that the applicant received no NJPs or courts-martial prior to the time he requested discharge under the provisions of chapter 10 in lieu of court-martial for being AWOL...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008286
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show his service number (SN) as "xx x13 xxx." The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members' records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008289
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He authenticated the documents in his records indicating that his name was correct. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130008289 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130008289 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008292
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant states, in effect, while assigned to 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry, he served as an infantryman in combat from 1970 through 1971. However, aside from his own statement, there is no evidence of record to show he ever served in active ground combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008297
The applicant requests, in effect, her pay grade be corrected to show E-4 on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 26 January 1980. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. Since she was appointed to pay grade E-4 in the USAR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008303
A review of his service records shows no derogatory information in the form of time lost, nonjudicial punishment, or suspension of favorable personnel actions, or a commander's disqualification that would have precluded him from being recommended for and awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 7 February 1967 through 6 February 1970. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008304
DA Pamphlet 672-3 also shows his unit, Company C, 75th Infantry, was cited for the: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, for the period 1 August 1965 through 16 April 1971, by DAGO Number 54, dated 1974 * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, for the period 15 April 1969 through 16 March 1971, by DAGO Number 5, dated 1973 23. The evidence of record shows he was awarded two awards of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008305
He was issued a dishonorable discharge on 4 March 1988 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3, as a result of a court-martial. His record of service included one general court-martial conviction and 701 days of lost time. ___________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008308
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * the Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver Bar * the Basic Leadership School Ribbon, i.e., the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Professional Development Ribbon * the rank/grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5 2. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DD Form 4 (Enlistment or Reenlistment Agreement - Armed Forces of the United States) * DA Form 2A (Personnel Qualification Record - Part...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008311
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 January 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130008311 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states his rank at the time of his discharge was PFC but his DD Form 214 shows it as PVT/E-2. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008315
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the Unites States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * his foreign service in Vietnam * all of the awards/campaign ribbons he is entitled to 2. The evidence of records confirms the applicant served in Vietnam from 16 December 1967 to 24 July 1969 which is not reflected in item 30 of his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008318
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 24 December 1975 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-5b(3), with service characterized as under honorable conditions. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant's military personnel records show he was convicted at a summary court-martial of being AWOL for 117 days and he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008327
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the following awards: * Iraq Campaign Medal * Afghanistan Campaign Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal 2. e. The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in the Global War on Terrorism operations outside of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008333
The applicant states he was wounded in action on 9 October 1944 and he was presented the award of the Purple Heart on 23 September 2001 by his congressional representative. The applicant's military records are not available for review. The applicant has not provided and the available records do not contain orders awarding him the Purple Heart or evidence showing he was wounded as a result of enemy action and that treatment was made a matter of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008336
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 January 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130008336 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states his enlisted DD Form 214 has the correct SSN. The applicant's DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 12 January 1966, shows his SSN as "5xx-5x-7xxx."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008339
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) provides the following: * advancement to specialist four (E-4) on 12 October 1967 * service in Vietnam with Company B, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment from 3 March 1967 through 21 April 1967 * he sustained wounds to his left arm and leg on 2 April 1967 * transfer to the Army Hospital, Camp Zama, Japan as a patient on 22 April 1967 with subsequent transfer to Valley Forge General Hospital on 20 June 1967 * award of the National Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008340
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending on 19 April 1967 to show the fifth digit of his social security number (SSN) as "8" versus "9." The majority of the documents contained in his record during his enlistment show his assigned military service number; however, his record contained a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 16 March 1966, reflecting the fifth digit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008341
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any orders or other evidence that shows he was awarded or recommended for the BSM. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant was recommended for or awarded the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008353
His DD Form 214 shows he was credited with service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) during the period 18 January 1970 through 25 February 1971. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 23 July 1969 through 25 February 1971 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008355
The applicant states she elected not to participate in the SBP, she did not check the box left to line 26g (Beneficiary Category(ies), I Elect Not to Participate in SBP), and her spouse concurred with her decision. Public Law 99-145, enacted 8 November 1985 but effective 1 March 1986, required a spouse's written concurrence for a retiring member's election that provided less than maximum spouse coverage. However, the applicant did not now provide an up-to-date statement from her spouse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008356
On 30 January 1990, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. Her DD Form 214 shows she was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial with a characterization of service of under other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008357
v. He continued his duties as directed by the WTB Commander but he was not paid and was denied medical coverage for a life-threatening condition for 69 days, except for one treatment on 17 September 2012. w. Not only was he denied medical treatment and pay, but he bore the cost of his stay at Fort Knox for 69 days until he was officially discharged on orders backdated to 31 August 2012 for the convenience of the Army's administrators. In an email dated 11 September 2012, the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008361
The applicant states he was not awarded the AGCM and he was never in any trouble during his 3 years of service. Therefore, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 17 September 1969 through 16 September 1972 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 17 September 1969 through 16 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008363
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her last name as "Norman" instead of "Howard." The evidence of record shows the applicant's last name was "Norman" at the time of her initial enlistment in the Regular Army; however, prior to her release from active duty she married on 9 March 1982 and changed her last name to "Howard" as shown on her DD Form 214 for the period ending 20 May 1982. ABCMR Record of Proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008364
There is no GO available that shows he was awarded a third award of the Air Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008369
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Further, the applicant's personality disorder precludes effective military service, and Command is advised that he should be promptly administratively separated from service under Army Regulation 635-200 (Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-13, personality disorder. Again, the applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, by reason of personality disorder.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008379
f. The applicant's request was also for the dependents to complete state testing, which was through 13 May 2011, with the end of the school year date of 10 June 2011, not 5 July 2011. h. He cannot make clear enough that though the advisory opinion states the program has been in the JFTR since 2005 and he was finally able to see the ALARACT message in the August/September 2011 time frame, he has executed five PCSs since 2005 and he has never been apprised of the availability of the program. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008380
The applicant states that while stationed in Germany, he served in direct support of Operation Task Force Hawk. e. Acceptance of the NATO Medal has been approved for U.S. military personnel who serve under NATO command or operational control in direct support of the above NATO operations. While there is no doubt that the applicant provided support to the operations in question, in both cases the awards of the Kosovo Campaign Medal and NATO Medal require individuals to actually be in the...